All articles from Kathy Rohlman (she/her)

For nearly 25 years, Kathy Rohlman has had a full career in nonprofit management. The first 13 years of that career were spent with the performing arts, during which she served as a director of operations for two orchestras. While the arts were incredibly gratifying, Kathy longed for more significant meaning to her work and sought a career in the social service sector. At the age of 40, Kathy left the orchestra and enrolled back in school to finish her undergraduate degree. Kathy was part of the first Accelerated Leadership Program at Grand Valley State University and was a proud graduate in 2017. Kathy served two social service agencies focused on child welfare and workforce development. The experience in the arts and the social service sector provided the skills to guide her in her current role as the executive director of Camp Sunshine.

A core tenet of Kathy’s life is being in close proximity to those who are on the “margins” of life. Throughout her work, she has moved from a place of saviorism to a place of honoring another’s humanity in all facets of life. She is a constant learner and has found life’s greatest lessons come from those we least expect.

Kathy is a proud resident of Muskegon, where she lives with her husband, Mike. They have two children and one son-in-law (Hilary and Scott, Jacob). In her spare time, Kathy loves to experience live music, gaze at her new grandson, sing and dance, and hike with her beloved Golden Retriever, Oliver.